JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — After a hearing on March 23, the Institute of Justice has helped stake a major victory for food truck owners in Jacksonville. With the win, food truck owners like Tony Proctor and Octavius Raymond can set up food trucks on private commercial property, as the previous restrictions made it to where…

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of two individuals who were found dead at a residence in Hubert. According to OCSO, on Sunday, March 22, at approximately 11:17 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in reference to a reported death. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Onslow…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Eastern North Carolina American Heart Association Chapter held its 2026 Greenville Heart Ball. Hundreds of people attended, and WNCT’s very own Jeffrey Roberts emceed the event. It raises awareness and money to help them continue their mission. “We really are here to raise funds for research, for education, for knowledge…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Dickinson Avenue After Dark is happening tonight in Downtown Greenville. Seven local breweries will be selling their craft drinks tonight, but it’s not just about the beer; event organizers said there will also be some family-friendly fun tonight and in the near future with other events. PirateFest is coming in April,…

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Over a week after a fatal hit-and-run along U.S. 64 Alt., the search continues for the suspect who killed motorcyclist Christopher Babcock. On March 11, Babcock was riding his motorcycle when he was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene, heading toward Greene County. The crash happened…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — 75 graduating students of ECU’s Brody School of Medicine learned their residency destinations Friday afternoon during the annual National Residency Match Day event. Before providing direct patient care, US medical school graduates must complete a three-to-seven-year residency program accredited in a recognized medical specialty. The National Resident Matching Program matches applicants…

PITT COUNTY, N.C, (WNCT) — The Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers are seeking information on a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on March 11 in Farmville. Christopher Babcock was operating a motorcycle on US 264 Alt near Moye Turnage Rd. when he was struck by a vehicle that turned left in front of him, according to officials. The…

CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Emerald Isle Fire Department now has a new way to make sure they better protect you and your family in case of an emergency. The “Community Connect” program is a secure and voluntary program that allows people who live in Emerald Isle to give key home details to the…

EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Edgecombe County Sheriff said skeletal human remains were found outside of Conetoe on March 18. Officials said that deputies are working the crime scene on US 64 Alt. (UPDATE) Officials said that detectives and special agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation completely processed the scene and…

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating a shooting in the Roanoke Rapids area, where a 17-year-old died. Deputies and criminal investigators responded to a shooting on Highway 48 near Graham-Scott Road on March 16, and during the investigation, they learned two subjects were walking down the highway…